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单词 exergue
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Definition of exergue in English:

exergue

noun ɪkˈsəːɡˈɛksəːɡɛkˈsəːɡ
  • A small space or inscription below the principal emblem on a coin or medal, usually on the reverse side.

Origin

Late 17th century: from French, from medieval Latin exergum, from ex- 'out' + Greek ergon 'work' (probably as a rendering of French hors d'oeuvre 'something lying outside the work').

Rhymes

Berg, burg, erg
 
 

Definition of exergue in US English:

exergue

noun
  • A small space or inscription below the principal emblem on a coin or medal, usually on the reverse side.

Origin

Late 17th century: from French, from medieval Latin exergum, from ex- ‘out’ + Greek ergon ‘work’ (probably as a rendering of French hors d'oeuvre ‘something lying outside the work’).

 
 
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